Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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Lanai Hawaiian island

To Know Lāna‘i Once Again

Kepā Maly is restoring authenticity to the stories of the island he loves.
hawaiian petrel

The Elusive ‘Ua‘u

A discovery of Native Hawaiian petrel burrows on Lana'i sheds new light on this little-known species.
Hawaiian ohelo berries

Oh, Hello!

Deck the halls this season with Hawaiian ohelo berries, a sacred yet edible plant endemic to Hawaii. They are also a nice alternative to cranberries.
Greg Gifford

2020 Friend of Agriculture Award

Meet the 2020 ‘Aipono Friend of Agriculture Award winner: Greg Gifford.
Hawaiian petrels

Spring Serenade

In springtime, Hawaiian petrels, or ‘ua‘u, return after many months at sea to their underground nests atop Maui’s 10,023-foot-tall volcano.
maui food trucks

Maui Food Truck Directory

Hungry? Check out these Maui food trucks located around the island.
grow some good

Doing Good

Island businesses worthy of recognition.

Plant Warriors

Maui Cultural Lands (MCL), a nonprofit dedicated to the reforestation of native flora, leads a weekly expedition up to Hana‘ula on the slopes of Mauna Kahalawai (the West Maui Mountains); planting, watering, weeding and clearing invasive foliage.
jacaranda

Jacarandas

Each spring the tall jacaranda trees lining the Upcountry Maui roadsides begin their slow explosion of color.
kahoolawe

Getting Good and Dirty

Volunteering on Vacation—Hawaii’s Newest Travel Trend
cowboy

High Stakes

Maui Cattle Company is betting its brand of premium beef can save ranching in the Islands.
Maui Sugar Museum

Citizen Cane

Modern Maui’s defining crop may be waning—but the museum that tells its story is flourishing.
blind wine tasting

The Case of the Blind Wine Tasting

A blind wine tasting is an engaging way to share these pleasures with friends, without intimidating those who don’t know much about wine.
Kathy Collins as Tita

Da Las’ Word

Why I t’ink pidgin is da bes’ language. When come to words, pidgin is way mo’ efficient dan regulah English. An’ yeah, pidgin is one real language. Da real name is Hawaiian Creole English.
maui farmers

From the Ground Up

We explore a few of Maui's boutique crops - part six in a yearlong series on Maui agriculture.
great finds

All the Frills

From outings to keepsakes, this curated list features fabulous frills to spoil yourself or whomever you choose.
turmeric

Rooting for Turmeric

Our dining editor explores the benefits of turmeric and shares her recipes.
how Maui has changed

A Decade on Maui

On MNKO’s 10th anniversary, we look back at how our island has changed.
Teens can Cook

Teens Cook with Heart + RECIPE & VIDEO

Get a delicious recipe for Whole Wheat Pancakes from the American Heart Association’s Teens Cook with Heart competition.
maui fire dancers luau

Paia Pa’ina Premier Cultural Dinner & Show Experience

An oceanfront lūʻau offers amazing performances in the heart of Paia.
wooden surfboards

A New Wave for Wood

Nearly a century after solid wooden surfboards started slipping from favor, there is a renewed swell of interest in this ancient Hawaiian craft.
Maui plein air

Light Studies

Twenty-six artists will participate in the 2010 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational.

Kumu

Though he didn't set out to become an expert on Hawaiian culture, Keli'i Tau'a may be the most revered teacher of hula and chant you never heard of.
Road 2 Hana

R2H: Road to Hana

You do the driving, and we’ll do the guiding! Explore Maui’s lush rainforests and frolic beneath hidden waterfalls.
Pink caps Maui

Sundays with Moray

Among humans, open-water swimmers have perhaps the most primal place in Maui’s Pacific pantheon. They don’t talk about being on the water, but in its embrace.

Nowhere Better

Antique charm and elegant decor fills this historic Upcountry home that was once a retreat for World War II servicemen and a well known Maui family.
Tamara Catz wedding dress Maui

Romance of the Islands

Maui designer Tamara Catz brings tropical charm to the dress you'll say "I do" in.